Jones & Bartlett Learning Digital Forensics, Investigation, and Response

Paperback Navigate eBook Access (Includes Claire AI) Digital Forensics, Investigation, and Response, Fifth Edition, delivers a structured, practice-oriented introduction to modern digital investigations. The text integrates forensic procedures, legal considerations, and technical analysis across core and emerging forensic disciplines, helping students understand how investigations unfold from evidence collection through reporting and response. The Fifth Edition introduces a new chapter on memory forensics, expands coverage of cloud computing and IoT investigations, and updates content sequencing to reflect current instructional and professional practice. Scenario-driven labs reinforce concepts through realistic investigative challenges, while expanded depth in key chapters strengthens student readiness for real-world forensic and incident response roles. Well-suited for undergraduate, graduate, and career-training programs, this edition supports rigorous, defensible forensic instruction. Introducing Claire AI™ — Students' AI-Powered Mentor New to this edition is an AI‑powered study tool that provides students with around‑the‑clock academic support and personalized guidance. Built on Jones & Bartlett Learning–authored content, Claire AI helps students clarify concepts, reinforce understanding, and engage more confidently as they read, providing consistent, course‑aligned support throughout the learning experience. Learn more about Claire AI™ Features and Benefits - End-to-end investigative coverage connects evidence handling, analysis, reporting, and response into a cohesive digital forensics workflow. - Integrated legal, procedural, and technical instruction helps students understand how real digital investigations operate in practice. - Expanded coverage of cloud, IoT, and memory forensics prepares students for modern investigations across emerging technologies. - Scenario-driven labs reinforce concepts through realistic, multi-stage investigative challenges that mirror professional practice. - Updated terminology, sequencing, and screenshots reflect current teaching standards and real-world forensic environments. - Balanced depth supports undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs without overwhelming early or career-focused learners. - Emphasis on documentation, evidence integrity, and expert testimony builds student confidence and job-ready investigative skills.